Africa – BIG tiny World Travel

Magical Moments in Etosha

Posted on July 17, 2019July 15, 2019 by BIG tiny World Travel in Africa

Every day in Etosha we saw wild elephants ranging from one to thirty at a time. The youngest were so playful in the waterholes. They would roll around together in the water, and even boldly chase after other animals. We always looked forward to seeing their beauty and grandeur, and each moment with them was special.

While we still have a limited internet connection in Namibia, we are keeping our posts short. Expect more from us in August when we arrive in Europe. See you then!

Touring Namibia!

Posted on July 10, 2019July 14, 2019 by Brianna Shade in Africa

We’re traipsing across Namibia this month with very little internet, so I’m afraid we don’t have a new post this week. We’ll try for next week, instead!

In the meantime, this photo can serve as evidence that we’re having a great time with the wildlife!

We Were Robbed While Traveling – How You Can Learn from Our Mistake

Posted on July 4, 2019July 6, 2019 by Brianna Shade in Africa, Safety, Stories

Happy Independence Day to our American readers!

We’ve been on the road for two weeks now, and our first leg is drawing to a close. We’ll be sharing more posts on the beautiful city of Cape Town and the many amazing activities to do while visiting, but first, we wanted to address safety.

Many people warned us against visiting South Africa. And while we took precautions, we still wound up victims. This is our story of being robbed in Cape Town, and how you can learn from our mistake.

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Where to Start a Trip Around the World: Cape Town

Posted on June 27, 2019June 19, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Africa, Stories

As I am writing this, we are two days out from getting on our first flight to Cape Town South Africa. It has been quite a scramble getting ready for this trip, and it feels like we will never be truly ready. From the packing to the planning, it has been a bit brutal at times. All the hard work is about to pay off. With three years in the making, we’ve finally begun our world trip! And this is where.

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How to Book Campsites in Namibia National Parks

Posted on April 25, 2019April 24, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Africa, Planning

Booking campsites in Namibia was a bit of a process, especially when you want to be inside their National Parks. The process was a little frustrating, and we want to save you from having to go through the same hassle we did. There are several steps involved in getting exactly what you want when booking your accommodations. Let’s get started!

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Long-Term Travel: Booking the First Flight

Posted on March 28, 2019March 27, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Africa, Planning

While leaving our jobs was terrifying enough, the thought of booking our first flight was equally, if not more scary. After much deliberation, we chose our starting point: South Africa. Now we just have to get there!

We have been looking at various flight options over the last several months, and have finally found the best option. By weighing flight times, baggage rules, and cost we are about to pull the trigger. This was our thought process before arriving at the final booking. With this first step, it will really feel real!

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Considering… Namibia

Posted on October 12, 2017April 2, 2018 by Aaron Shade in Africa, Country Considerations, Planning

Through watching many landscape travel videos on Vimeo and Youtube, I came across Namibia. It looks like a beautiful place with so much wildlife and incredible contrasting landscapes with bright orange sand dunes mixed with dead trees. Africa is a continent that contains so much beauty, and it would be a great addition to our world trip. Continue reading “Considering… Namibia” →